A 5.5 magnitude quake occurred close to Hengchun on Tuesday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor, which shook the area at 07:00 UTC (15:00 local time), was centered about 114 km northeast of Hengchun. It occurred at a depth of 10 km.

Did you feel it?

If you felt the earthquake, you can submit a report through the USGS Felt Report form. The agency has so far received 14 reports via its online form from people who say they felt weak shaking. According to the USGS DYFI report, residents in cities like Yungho and Taichung reported experiencing the quake.

Impact and estimated losses

The USGS categorized this as a Green Alert, which means there is a low likelihood of casualties and damage. Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides that might have contributed to losses.

Structure information summary

Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are resistant to earthquake shaking, though vulnerable structures exist. The predominant vulnerable building types are adobe block and unknown/miscellaneous types construction.

Source: The U.S. Geological Survey